Can anyone else give me some input on the Hypertech PCM vs the Mopar PCM,
especially the CA/Federal part since that is what Walter is selling? I'm
looking at possibly buying it, but not sure if it would give me any benefits
over the Hypertech PCM, especially since it's the CA part..
Ken
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Tom" <tigers@bserv.com>
To: <kenallgood@cox.net>
Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2002 3:47 PM
Subject: Re: Re DML: MP performance computer 1997
> Hi, Ken.
>
> At 02:45 PM 7/31/02 -0400, you wrote:
> >Anyone know how this compares to the Hypertech PCM?
>
> Just in case, I wanted to let you know that the pcm that was
> just posted onto the DML is the California version for an auto..
> The wording in the post wasn't too clear about that. The Federal
> version never got pass EPA and was never sold to the public.
>
> >I am currently running a Hypertech PCM on my 97 Dakota 5.2L,
> >but from what I've heard, the Mopar is superior.. Also with my
> >Hypertech PCM, I get spark knock under mild load, sometimes
> >even just the truck without towing anything, using 93 octane.
>
> I got my 97 PCM from DMLer in MI. He decided to keep the
> Hypertech PCM over the 97 PCM. I'm not sure as to the reason
> but I think that he felt that the Hypertech shifted better on the
> streets. I may his emails saved on my other computer. If you
> like me to see, let me know.
>
> I would think, from your description, that you are on the
> borderline of pinging. You would probably get spark knock
> with the 97 PCM as well.
>
> I use the 97 PCM on the streets but not on the track.
> To get CA emission approval, Mopar put out the PCM
> with less advance and not an aggressive fuel map as
> they would have for a Federal version. They also drop
> the advance dramatically at the shift points as well.
>
> I have no personal knowledge of the Hypertech but I was
> under the impression that its stock rev and speed limiters
> were not change.
>
> Hope this helps.
> Bob
>
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